Our prefabricated walls use standard steel frames filled with hempcrete. Hempcrete is made of the inner woody core of the hemp plant (hemp shives) mixed with a lime-based binder and water. The lime-based binder typically consists of either hydrated lime or natural hydraulic lime. Hydrated lime is made from pure limestone and sets through the absorption of CO2 during the carbonation process.
What is Hempcrete?
Why Choose Hempcrete?
The benefits of using hempcrete as a building material are extensive, including:
- Insulates well, strong, durable.
- Highly resistant to mold, moisture, and fire.
- Naturally deters pests like termites.
- A net positive for the environment.
- Continually absorbs CO2 like houseplants.
- Hemp is a sustainable resource. It grows quickly with minimal effort, restoring the soil in the process.
Our Steel Structural Insulated Panels
Exterior Wall Panel
- Used mainly for exterior wall applications
- 5.5″ or 7.5″ thick, up to 4′ wide and 12′ tall
- Effective thermal performance of R51 to R61
- 4 or 5 structural studs on both faces of the panel (16″ or 12″ o.c.)
- Up to 42,000 plf load LRFD
- Ready for direct application of final skin
Interior Wall Panel
- Used mainly for interior wall applications or tiny homes
- 3.5″ thick up to 4′ wide and 12′ tall
- Effective thermal performance of R28
- 4 structural studs on both faces of the panel (16″ o.c.)
- If you are looking for a quite room or DIY, this is your panel!
